…prices high and limit imports. A deal last year that allowed Canadian dairy farmers to sell their milk proteins to domestic processors at a discount, drastically slowing American imports. The…
Farm Bureau Responds to USTR’s NAFTA Objectives
…to dairy, poultry eggs, and wine, as well as the recently implemented barriers to ultra-filtered milk; Addressing the misuse of geographical indicators; and Developing a consistent, science-based approach to biotechnology….
Investing in the Future of Ag Technology
…sector stem from the rising cost of production. The increased amount of regulation, a shortage of labor and a rising minimum wage also contribute to the need for future investment….
Agri View: Getting Food to the Needy
…to. What I am trying to say is. It is not production. The food is there, but farmers can only grow it. They cannot deliver it. Or, determine where it…
Urban Agriculture Conservation Grants Awarded
…community gardens, other local agricultural partnerships implement conservation practices that support local food production, provide opportunities for education and stewardship, and protect natural resources. In Iowa, the Johnson County Soil…
American Farm Bureau Lists Farm Bill Goals
…safety net for dairy by continuing to treat production of 4 million pounds of milk covered annually differently than more than 4 million pounds of production; b) increase the administrative…
Record Avocado Sales for Fourth of July
…for the summer holiday season in the U.S., also saw a consumption rate of 118.3 million pounds of avocados. In California, production is down compared to last year, but demand…
Almond Board: Almond Crop Forecast
…USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Following the Subjective Forecast each year, the Objective Report is the second and final forecast of almond production, providing almond growers and handlers information about…
Funding for Research on Plant-Biotic Interactions
…environmental sustainability of legume crops, which account for 27 percent of the world´s primary crop production. NIFA invests in and advances agricultural research, education, and extension and promotes transformative discoveries…
Development of Technologies Vital for Specialty Crops
The House Agriculture Committee heard testimony from California growers on the significance of technology and innovation in the production of specialty crops. Wenger speaking to the House Agricultural Committee. Paul…
Germany Pork Consumption at 11 Year Low
…researchers, reflects changing German attitudes about healthier diets and climate-friendly, sustainable food production. There’s also been an influx of refugees who don’t eat pork. Total pork consumption in Germany has…
USDA Releases July WASDE, Crop Production Reports
…2017-18 corn production to an estimated 14.255 billion bushels and soybean production to 4.26 billion bushels. Corn production came in slightly above the highest pre-report estimates while soybean production came…
Red Meat Export Momentum Continues
…more than $583 million, up 16 percent. From January through May, exports were 14 percent higher than last year and 18 percent higher in value. Even with higher pork production,…
Trade Retaliation Worries Ag Groups
18 agriculture groups representing the majority of production agriculture sent a letter to the Trump administration recommending it avoid placing restrictions on steel and aluminum imports. The groups are worried…